This hub provides quick access to all our BLS OEWS wage analysis tools. Each tool is built on official Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data, covering all 50 states plus DC.
Wage Comparison Tools
Wage Benchmarking Tool Compare mean annual wages for any occupation across all 50 states. See highest-paying states, lowest-paying states, and the wage spread for your target role.
Occupational Wage Calculator Get a quick wage lookup for any occupation in any state. Includes state ranking, national comparison, and printable report option.
Occupational Earnings Explorer Rank all tracked occupations by wage or premium. See which careers pay the most nationally or in your target state.
Wage Gap Analyzer Compare wages between two occupations side-by-side. Understand compensation differences across roles.
Location Wage Premium Calculator Compare wages for the same occupation between two states. Quantify the premium (or discount) of relocating.
Wage Context Tools
Regional Wage Index See wages in context with regional price adjustments. Understand real purchasing power, not just nominal wages.
Wage Premium by Education Explore how education levels correlate with wages for different occupations.
Wage-to-Hourly Calculator Convert annual wages to hourly rates at different work schedules (20, 35, 40, 45, 50 hours/week).
Wage Volatility Index See how wages vary geographically for each occupation. Low volatility = predictable costs; high volatility = location matters.
Planning & Projection Tools
Compensation Planning Tool Build a team roster, select your state, and calculate total payroll costs. Includes burden rate options and small business presets.
Wage Growth Predictor Project future wages using adjustable growth rate assumptions. Model compensation scenarios over 1-10 years.
How to Use These Tools
- Start with Wage Benchmarking if you need a broad overview of wages across all states for an occupation.
- Use Occupational Wage Calculator for quick state-specific lookups with context.
- Use Compensation Planning Tool when budgeting for a team or comparing payroll costs across states.
- Use Wage Growth Predictor to model future compensation for planning purposes.
All tools pull from the same underlying BLS OEWS dataset, ensuring consistency across analyses.
Related Hub: Employment Tools Hub for workforce and hiring analysis.
